His gaze swept over Ah Quan, who was still happily munching on a meat skewer beside him, completely oblivious to the chaos around him, or rather, utterly indifferent. Suddenly, a thought popped into his head.

“Um… little girl,” the uncle wiped his sweat, leaned closer to A-Quan, and said in a consultative tone.

"Look, this uncle is too busy. Could you... do this uncle a favor? Just help him collect the money, tell him who ordered how many skewers and how much they paid! The reward is... all-you-can-eat barbecue tonight! Eat as much as you want!"

"Full capacity?!"

Those two words, like heavenly music, instantly struck Ah Quan's heart. She abruptly raised her head, her golden eyes flashing with astonishing light. With meat still stuffed in her mouth, she mumbled, "Mmm! Yeah! Leave it to me! ~☆"

She's going all out for an endless supply of barbecue!

The uncle quickly found a piece of cardboard, wrote "Payment counter, please line up to pay" with a thick pen, and then grabbed a metal box to use as a money box, and stuffed it all into Ah Quan's hands.

Then, an interesting scene appeared: a silver-haired, barefoot girl.

Holding the unfinished meat skewers in one hand and holding up a sign with words on it in the other, like a dutiful (?) little signboard, he plopped back down on the small stool, with the money box in front of him.

"You, three skewers, fat and lean, 600 yen, I gave you 1000, here's your 400 change!"

"The guy in the hat behind me, five skewers of chicken cartilage, 1000 yen, just right!"

"Auntie in the blue shirt, you haven't paid yet! Two skewers of chicken wings, 400 yen!"

"Sir, you gave me 500 yen too much. Here, take your change and your skewers!"

Ah Quan's voice is clear and pleasant, and he speaks very quickly.

With the help of the Herrscher of Reason's core, which has supercomputer-like calculation and memory capabilities, the seemingly chaotic queue in front of her, everyone's face, what they ordered, how much they paid, how much change to give, and even who arrived first and who arrived last, are all clearly and perfectly arranged in her mind, like a neatly arranged data stream!

She can even accurately report expenses, collect money, and give change while continuing to munch on her meat skewers, doing both without missing a beat!

However, the uncle miscalculated.

He thought that having A-Quan in charge of collecting money would lighten his burden, but he didn't expect that the way A-Quan sat in front of the stall holding up the sign, coupled with her stunning appearance and her "dedicated" way of eating meat while working, would create an even stronger attraction!

Wow! This signboard girl is so cute!

"Your business acumen is amazing! You're so fast at calculating!"

"Is she working so hard just to grill meat? So cute!"

"Take a picture! Take a picture!"

More and more people are drawn to this "white-haired, barefoot signboard girl," joining the queue out of curiosity, appreciation, or simply to join in the fun.

The queue didn't shorten; in fact, it got even longer! The barbecue stall was bustling with business like never before. The smoke from the charcoal fire and the aroma of the barbecue, mixed with the noise of the crowd, turned this area into the most lively spot in the night market.

The uncle looked at the unprecedented scene before him, and then at the person sitting behind the money box, precisely handling the finances.

The silver-haired girl, with one cheek puffed out and her golden eyes sparkling at the promise of "all-you-can-eat barbecue," wiped her face with mixed feelings.

(Where did this little girl come from...?)

However, looking at the money box that was quickly filled up, the uncle felt that the barbecue he was treating tonight seemed... quite worthwhile?

Ah Quan, on the other hand, was completely immersed in the simple joy of exchanging "work" for "unlimited barbecue," oblivious to the commotion she had caused, or rather, simply didn't care.

For her, being able to enjoy delicious barbecue and also help the kind uncle who treated her to meat in a small way—this world, as the seemingly weak but kind one had said, truly holds many wonderful things worth looking forward to! ☆

Chapter 172 The Darling of the Night Market

Just as Ah Quan was accurately recounting the accounts, she would sneakily take a small bite from a skewer of meat that the uncle had grabbed from the side while he was busy working, enjoying her "work reward"—

With a soft click, the large iron box in the uncle's hand, which had been full of marinated meat chunks, was emptied. He shook the box in vain; only a little marinade remained inside.

The middle-aged man paused for a moment, then scratched his spiky short hair somewhat awkwardly, and called out loudly and apologetically to the tourists who were still queuing up and eagerly waiting:

"Everyone! Everyone! I'm so sorry! All the meat we prepared today... is sold out! Not a single piece left! Our shop is closing up shop now, I'm so sorry everyone!"

A sigh of regret and murmurs rippled through the ranks.

"Huh? It's gone so quickly?"

"I even queued for so long..."

"There's nothing we can do, business is just too good!"

However, most tourists expressed their understanding, since everyone had seen the chaotic scene just now.

The crowd gradually dispersed, but a few young ladies who were charmed by A-Quan lingered around him reluctantly.

"Little sister, can I take a picture with you?" a girl wearing a bunny ear headband asked expectantly.

Ah Quan was a little annoyed that he couldn't eat more barbecue. Looking at the phone handed to him, he subconsciously wanted to refuse.

She is a noble [Heavenly Judgement] Herrscher, how could she casually take photos with humans?

But... when she thought about how these humans had just given her delicious roasted meat and made the uncle who treated her to the meat so happy, she swallowed back the words of refusal that were on the tip of her tongue.

"……snort."

She gave an awkward hum, her little face slightly raised, putting on a haughty expression that said, "I really can't do anything with you guys," but her body still honestly didn't dodge.

"Wow! So cute!"

"That expression is amazing!"

"Thank you, little mascot!"

The young ladies took several photos with great satisfaction before leaving with smiles on their faces.

After the crowd dispersed, the uncle began to quickly pack up his stall. As he wiped the greasy grill, he said to Ah Quan, who was sitting on a small stool, looking somewhat disappointed at the empty meat box:

"Little girl, thank you so much for today!"

The uncle's face beamed with the joy of a harvest, creating a striking contrast with his fierce appearance.

"Uncle, I've been running this stall for so long, and I've never sold out all the meat so early like today! I've earned more than double what I usually do!"

He paused, looking at A-Quan's expression as he stared at the empty meat box, clearly still wanting more, and his tone became somewhat apologetic:

"Well... I promised to let you eat your fill, but there's no meat left... I'm so sorry, young lady."

Ah Quan looked up and saw the uncle's sincere apology, and the little disappointment in his heart dissipated considerably.

She shook her head, her tone still a little dejected, but she tried her best to appear magnanimous.

"No...it's nothing. You've treated me to so much food, Uncle~☆"

She stood up, brushed off any dust that might have gotten on her nightgown, and stepped barefoot onto the cool floor.

"Then... I'm leaving?" She pointed to the other stalls deep in the night market that were still lit up and emitting different aromas.

(It's okay! ~☆ The barbecue is over, but there's more! Takoyaki! Yakisoba! Ice cream! ~☆ My night market adventure has only just begun! ~☆)

Thinking about all the unknown delicacies that awaited her, A-Quan's mood instantly brightened, and her golden eyes regained their brilliance.

The uncle smiled at her and waved his hand, "Go back now, young lady, don't keep your family waiting! Next time... next time you come, I'll definitely save you enough meat so you can really eat your fill!"

"Okay! It's a deal! It's a promise~☆" A-Quan nodded vigorously, keeping the promise in his heart.

The middle-aged man looked in the direction she disappeared, shook his head with a smile, and continued humming a little tune, happily packing up the stall work that was of great significance to him.

Tonight, things are all different because of a peculiar "signboard girl".

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After leaving the barbecue stall, A-Quan showed no intention of leaving. Her golden eyes, like searchlights, continued to scan every corner of the night market that exuded an enticing aroma.

Moreover, she didn't leave empty-handed—while the uncle was tidying up, she secretly used her barely perceptible spatial abilities to "smuggle" a few grilled meat skewers that hadn't yet been sold!

At this moment, she was devouring her "treasured" meat skewers without any regard for her image, her mouth covered in grease, while she hopped and skipped around like a curious little deer in the bustling night market passage.

She wandered over to a takoyaki stall and watched the old lady skillfully flip the golden, round takoyaki balls with a skewer. She sniffed the aroma of teriyaki sauce and seaweed powder, her eyes filled with longing.

The busy old lady looked up and saw the little girl standing in front of the stall, with silver hair and bare feet, her mouth covered in oil but still incredibly beautiful, staring longingly at her takoyaki.

The old lady's heart melted instantly, and she gave A-Quan a kind smile.

When the old lady spotted him, A-Quan shrank back a little embarrassedly and returned a shy and ingratiating smile.

Then, as if afraid of disturbing the other party's business, he quickly grabbed his meat skewers and slipped away, but the way he kept turning back to look at them showed that he still missed the takoyaki.

Then, she stopped in front of a cotton candy stand. Her eyes widened as she watched the stall owner pour spoonfuls of white sugar into the small hole in the middle of the buzzing machine.

Then, as if by magic, countless thin sugar threads are pulled out from it with a small stick, wrapped and swirled, and finally turned into a fluffy, soft, cloud-like giant cotton candy.

She couldn't help but let out a soft gasp of amazement; the magical process fascinated her more than any spatial power she possessed.

Her adorable, innocent expression of amazement brought a smile to the face of the man making the cotton candy.

This also attracted the attention of passersby and stall owners, who unconsciously showed a loving expression known as an "auntie smile."

This silver-haired, barefoot "little elf," dressed in a nightgown and full of curiosity about everything, has unknowingly become the most popular mobile attraction on this night market passage.

"Little girl, come on, try some oden from Grandma's, it'll warm you up!" The old lady who sold takoyaki earlier had somehow ladled out a small bowl of steaming oden, filled with radish, konjac noodles, and bamboo shoots, and handed it to me with a smile.

"Little sister, here! Freshly made rainbow cotton candy! You like it so much!" The cotton candy uncle smiled and stuffed the candy, which looked like a dreamy cloud, into A-Quan's hand.

"Here, try this fried chicken nugget. It's fresh out of the fryer, but be careful, it's hot!" The aunt from the fried chicken shop next door also enthusiastically handed over a small portion.

"This candied apple is so sweet, it's for you!"

As if some magical switch had been flipped, the enthusiastic stall owners began to stuff all sorts of snacks into A-Quan's hands one after another.

At first, A-Quan was a little confused, but he was quickly overwhelmed by this sudden happiness.

She hurriedly accepted various foods—small bowls, paper bags, bamboo skewers—and soon her arms were piled high with "heartfelt treats" from different stalls.

Wow...so many! I can't carry them all! ~☆

Seeing that the food in his arms was about to fall to the ground, Ah Quan had a quick idea!

She glanced around, and in the brief moment when no one was paying particular attention to her, she had a thought, and a tiny, almost invisible spatial ripple flashed in front of her.

The steaming oden, the giant rainbow cotton candy, the fragrant fried chicken nuggets, the bright red candied apples in her arms... vanished instantly, silently transferred to her own space.

(Perfect! ~☆ As mentioned in the book on the weak good, my space is an imaginary space, where time stands still! This way it won't get cold or spoil! ~☆ I'll eat it slowly when I get back! ~☆)

She clapped her hands, looked at her empty hands, and nodded in satisfaction.

Then, she gave an even brighter smile, filled with gratitude and a touch of pride, to the kind-faced vendors who were feeding her, waved vigorously, and continued her night market adventure.

The stall owners laughed even harder as they watched her "good appetite" as she "emptied" her food in an instant. They felt that this pretty yet slightly strange little girl was becoming more and more likable the more they looked at her.

Ah Quan, with her "mobile freezer" filled with the goodwill of the entire night market, happily set off towards her next destination, emanating an unknown fragrance.

Tonight is undoubtedly a wonderful and surprising night for A-Quan, who is just beginning his life.

Chapter 173 Yuexia Shrine

Clutching a bunch of snacks, A-Quan left the still bustling night market with a satisfied heart. Strolling along the stone steps, he unknowingly arrived at a secluded shrine.

The moonlight poured down like mercury, enveloping the vermilion torii gate and the ancient shrine in a cool and peaceful atmosphere.

A-quan had no reverence for places like shrines; in her eyes, they were just old buildings.

She looked around and spotted a clean spot under the shrine corridor, then skipped over and sat down.

"Alright~☆ Now it's time to enjoy the spoils!~☆"

Like a magician, she first took out a bowl of steaming oden from the imaginary space, then colorful rainbow cotton candy, followed by fragrant fried chicken nuggets and bright red candied apples.

...Soon, a corner of the bench was filled with all sorts of snacks. She rubbed her hands together, her golden eyes sparkling with happiness, ready to feast.

at this time--

"Goo~~~~"

A clear but faint sound came from the shadows of the shrine's worship hall next door. It was the most obvious protest of a hungry stomach.

Ah Quan paused in his chewing, curiously turning his head to look towards the source of the sound.

At the boundary between the moonlight and the hazy light of the stone lantern, a petite figure stood timidly.

She was a girl wearing a green hooded jacket, with bright blue eyes and short, wavy hair, and she was holding a comically shaped rabbit hand puppet in her arms.

The girl seemed very shy. The moment her eyes met A-Quan's, she shrank back into the shadows like a startled rabbit.

Only a pair of watery eyes, filled with timidity and a hint of longing, were visible as she secretly gazed at A-Quan... and the tempting aroma of the food around her.

A-Quan blinked and immediately recognized the other person—it was another elf! A hermit! And she looked…very hungry?

Ah Quan remembered how the kind uncles and aunties at the night market had warmly greeted her and given her food.

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